Chapter 3 iii

Okay, Offense number one,

He disrespected Ryker.

Offense number two,

He called him irrelevant

And number three,

He is arrogant.

"Thank you for gracing us with your presence, German man, As you can see Miss Shawand I were having a quiet dinner," Ryker spoke up, giving a very menacing deadly smile, he was already balling his fists.

Luke's eyes showed disappointment and disbelief, he turned to me with his jaw almost dropped then he asked. "You are on a date with you bodyguard."

How I wished that was true, that Ryker and I were strangers who just met and liked each other. But him being like a brother was twice of what he would be if he was my lover, so no.

I like our relationship this way, but searching for an answer for this Luke , whatever man, I opened my mouth to give a perfect explanation but Ryker spoke up before me.

"What if she is on date with me? How does that concern you in anyway. Besides she would rather stay here with a Stone faced Guard than leave and speak to a German shepherd"

"Ryker," I whispered, Trying to scold Him for insulting Luke even though he deserved it. "Please leave, If you're here for business then I'm not available at this moment, Tomorrow morning will be a perfect time.

"Why would you choose him over someone that can make your company better?"

"I see you're trying to upset me sir, but with all due respect please leave unless you want him to kick you out, then be my guest," I said, making sure to pick my words carefully so I wouldn't anger someone and end up getting yelled at by my parents.

He looked at me in disbelief and reluctantly left, after pushing his contact card into my hands. I sighed and put it in my bag before turning to Ryker who was already fuming.

"Why can't one of them be reasonable at least? Every man who comes to see you be it clients or Interested men, they always have to be so stupid," Ryker spat making the waiter who served our meal flinch.

I gave her an apologetic smile and she nodded mirroring while smile, avoiding Ryker's intense gaze on her. I heaved a sigh and lwaned into my seat.

"You're not going to eat?" He asked as he picked up his cutleries.

I sat back up and stared plainly at the well organized meal before me, roasted fish and a small portion of white rice and fish sauce. Simple. At the same time filling.

I sighed and picked up my cutleries preparing to dig into my second meal of the night.

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Morning once again.

I managed to bypass Mother when I arrived last night with Ryker's help. He actually distracted her, with an excuse that I feel asleep In the car and he carried my fake sleeping body to my room.

He stayed over because I asked him to and I wanted someone to talk to while I was working. He is a very interesting introvert one could mistake him for a loud mouth if they actually see us talking from afar.

We talked about a few things, our dreams and hopes. We talked about how much we would want to stay together forever, name our kids after each other and go on honeymoones in the same hotels. Discussing every single crazy night with our partners over Barbecue and Swimming.

We talked about our preferences, I've always liked tall guys like Him but Dark long haired that I could braid and push my fingers through when cuddling. He had long hair as well, but was blonde with a hint of reddish red at the ends, giving that hot Mafia Lord.

I've always liked quiet but bold guys, that had tattoos and Fashion sense-So basically I like guys like Ryker but dark haired and Tattooed.

While Ryker likes Thick or chubby short girls that are simple and wear shorts and hoodies, messy eaters but neat, food lovers, lazy, determined and Adorable girls–that I am not, Thick, yes, short, obviously, messy eater, no, food lover, yes, lazy, absolutely not.

We also discussed about his ex and I got to know why he broke up with her. She cheated on him with her cousin who turned out to be her Mother friend's son who was currently running for Mayor in Pennsylvania and she saw him as an opportunity to gain fame while Ryker would just be a wealthy and a shut in, something she wouldn't like.

He felt so hurt but relieved and ended the relationship and he is done with relationships for now. If only I could find someone like him, the female version of himself then he would be happy.

Anyways, I woke up late today, at exactly Eleven on a bean bag beside Ryker who also slept on a bean bag in a similar pyjama. I sat up, rubbing my eyes carefully with a low yawn. I glanced at Ryker and saw how exhausted he looked and taking him to work with me while like this would not be nice.

I quietly cleaned up, sneaked into the kitchen to get food and snackes, set up movies for him and left a note alongside a text telling him not to ca or leave my room till I returned.

I wore a Black sundress and jean jacket, tied my hair to a bun and a six inch heel that made me twice maybe trice my normal height. I quietly left my room, locking it from the outside so no one could get in.

Greeted father since he was the only one in the living room, I grabbed a cup of coffee and toast before taking my car to the company, hoping Luke was not there waiting.

However, since the universe decided to toy with me today probably because I haven't Chosen a man so I could produce a new human for them, I saw Luke looking all dolled up right in front of the company.

I tinted my windows before he could see me, killed the engines and leaned against the wheel, thinking of how I would move without him seeing me. He was wearing a White Round collar shirt and black pants that fitted the shirt perfectly, he look casual with his brown hair neatly combed and trimmed.

I picked up my phone, trying to waste time by scrolling through my messages untill I got a text from Ryker.

'Why are you still in your car and why did you leave me here?' I read slowly a smile creping up my face but then I frowned when I reread and realized he knew what I was doing.

I sent a reply asking him why and he replied with, 'I have my eyes on you Isabella , There is a drone, security cameras and micro ships on every staff in that company, You don't expect me to leave you and take a vacation, right?'

This guy is unbelievable, He has his eyes on me, I then took my gaze back to the company's entrance and saw that Luke was no longer there. I quickly grabbed my purse, stepped out of the car and rushed over to the door. I pushed it, walked hastily through the halls to where the Elevator was giving short nods to those that greeted me.

I waited patiently in the elevator till I got to my floor, Hurried out and into my office where I locked the door and collapsed on rhe sofa. I was panting heavily, already regretting the remaining days Luke would visit or wait around for me.

After a few moments of resting and sauntered to my desk, turned on my computer and began work, I received calls from high paying clients, Event plan ers willing to partners and then after about twenty calls a specific almost familiar voice came so awfully casual.

"Good day miss Shaw, Are you available at the moment I would like to discuss something with you tonight,"

"Offcourse sir, but may I know who this is?" I asked sounding so respectfully knowing fully well what would happen if I dared sound rude.

"I only want to talk to you and maybe book a meeting to invest in one of your shares"

"Oh alright, Where will I see you?"

"Flintlocks Cafe, Few blocks away from your company and build an appetite, I hear their Tarts are lovely at this time of the year"

Before I could reply, he cut the call abruptly, making me feel afflicted. I liked tart, I really do but what if it was a prank or maybe one of the men who wanted to marry me. But he didn't sound like them, he seemed responsible only had a slight bit of arrogance in it.

Anyways, after thinking of the possible outcomes that would result in me regretting the meet up, I soon found myself driving to the cafe hours later.

The streets were almost empty to be honest, Few luxurious cars driving past me like bees. Night taking its place in the sky, Taking it's shift while the sun goes to rest or probably take a shift in a different place.

I pulled up in the driveway of an Oddly shaped building, let's say mushroom with a green roof and glasses for walls, how stupid. I wonder what would happen if it started raining bullets. What were the architects and Construction workers thinking when they designs and built this.

"It's just one night Isabella , Meet the man, discuss and sign whatever then leave" I told myself, taking in another deep breath. I alighted the car after parking and walked with my head raised into the building.

As usual, a finely established restaurant always has few customers, sometimes none because they book dates for events, dates and meetings. I spotted a man sitting alone at a corner d

So I assumed it was who I was supposed to be meeting.

I walked up to him already apologizing before I even got there fully only to be met with a warm smile from Luke.

"Mister Adams," I greeted through gritted teeths, fisting my bag in my hand tightly. I waited till he got up and raided my hand to his lips to kiss my knuckles.

"Good to see you again Miss Shaw."

How did I not know, I should have recorded his voice in my brain as a mental note never to meet up with anyone with his voice. Yet, here I am,

"Luke Adams, Right?" I asked, my tone raised and showing how awkward I felt. He juyhad to show up today and ruin it, the day I planned to go house shopping, now look at me.

Standing all dolled up hoping to meet someone that would be of benefit to my life but instead met with a German or Russian guy who looks like he who eat me if I gave him the go ahead.

"Yes, trust you have some room for Korean delicacies or you already ate something with your bodyguard," I glared hard at him giving him a simple reaction that made him shut up and help me get into my seat.

The table had what I recognized to be red spicy noodles, fish dumplings, boba tea and Tang Hulu. Well that's one thing this man did that made me even want to stay.

The food.

I heaved a sigh and began eating, slowly but fast enough for me to enjoy, while I carefully watched him. He began eating as well after raking his eyes all over my body, something I found nauseating.

However, half way through my food and me focused on only my food. I hadn't noticed when Luke stopped eating, pushed his food aside and took my free hand into his.

I stared blankly at him, wondering what he was trying to do since I lost my senses to the pleasures of flavours in my mouth.

"Isabella Shaw, I've really liked you for a while now, from your movements to how you eat and handle your company. It wasn't until I met you personally that I had realized how much I wanted–"

"No."